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American Shepherd's Pie

American Shepherd's Pie layers savory ground beef with onions and celery in a cozy vegetable-soup gravy, then blankets it with fluffy mashed potatoes and a melty cap of Colby cheese. It bakes into a hearty, homespun casserole with comforting textures and a lightly herbed aroma—perfect for a family dinner on a cool evening.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
American Shepherd's Pie
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef, onion, and celery in the hot skillet until the beef is browned and crumbly. Drain and discard the grease.

  3. 3

    Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared baking dish. Add the condensed soup and thyme; stir to combine. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes more.